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Collins, A. Frederick (Archie Frederick)
1869
1952
Collins, Archie Frederick
Owen, Robert Emmett
1878
1957
Owen, R. Emmett (Robert Emmett)
19014938
Jack Heaton, wireless operator
$aNew York :$bFrederick A. Stokes Company, $c1919.
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"Jack Heaton, Wireless Operator" by A. Frederick Collins is a fictional adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the journey of Jack Heaton, a young and enthusiastic amateur wireless operator, as he navigates the complexities of wireless communication during an era of maritime innovation and excitement. With a keen interest in technology and a desire for adventure, Jack embarks on various escapades, including his formative experiences in wireless communication and thrilling sea voyages. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to Jack's hometown of Montclair, New Jersey, where he becomes engrossed in the world of wireless telegraphy, inspired by fellow enthusiasts. His early fascination quickly evolves into practical knowledge as he constructs his own wireless station. The opening chapter depicts Jack's excitement as he becomes involved in life-saving transmissions during maritime emergencies, setting the stage for his transition from a novice to a skilled operator. The narrative sets a joyful tone filled with curiosity and adventure, promising an engaging journey through the trials and tribulations Jack faces on his quest for knowledge and exploration of the world of wireless communication. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://www.loc.gov/item/19014938/
20231126000526collins
1919
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Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Adventure stories
Teenage boys -- Juvenile fiction
Telegraph, Wireless -- Juvenile fiction
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Category: Adventure
Category: Novels
Category: American Literature
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